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The Kerala Budget announced a 50 per cent concession on quarterly tax for stage carriage buses, reduced quarterly taxes for All India Tourist Permit (AITP) buses, revised road tax for electric vehicles, and an e-challan amnesty scheme.

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Kerala

Who
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, UDF government
What
The Kerala Budget announced a 50 per cent concession on quarterly tax for stage carriage buses, reduced quarterly taxes for All India Tourist Permit (AITP) buses, revised road tax for electric vehicles, and an e-challan amnesty scheme.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:27:51 GMT · 2h 48m ago
Where
Kerala ·
Why
Measures aimed at reducing the tax burden on vehicle owners, encouraging public transport and electric vehicle adoption, and providing relief to motorists with pending traffic fines.
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How this affects you

The budget measures will reduce operational costs for public and tourist bus operators, incentivize electric vehicle adoption through tax reductions for lower-priced models, and provide financial relief to motorists with outstanding traffic fines in Kerala.

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    The Kerala Budget announced a 50 per cent concession on quarterly tax for stage carriage buses, reduced quarterly taxes for All India Tourist Permit (AITP) buses, revised road tax for electric vehicles, and an e-challan amnesty scheme.
  2. Economics2h 48m ago
    The Kerala Budget 2026-27 announced a 50 per cent concession on quarterly tax for stage carriage buses, reduced quarterly taxes for All India Tourist Permit (AITP) buses, revised tax structures for trailer vehicles and electric vehicles, enhanced motor vehicle tax concession for differently-abled persons, and an e-challan amnesty scheme.
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